Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Beck.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 10, 2022

Officer Beck,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 10, 2021

Rest in Peace, Officer Beck. We have the watch.

Det. Douglas Collins Ret.
Dallas Police Dept.

December 10, 2015

Heroes live forever, Officer Beck, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 10, 2013

Rest in peace, Officer Beck. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 10, 2012

I had the great pleasure of knowing Ronnie Beck, and he was the inspiration for my joining the police department. I was at his wedding, just a short few weeks prior to his death..... He was a fine Christian police officer and an inspiration to us all. I was only 16 years old when Ronnie Beck was killed by a drunk driver on the traffic stop, and when I joined the department at 21 years of age I wore his Sam Brown belt and holster with pride! Ronnie will live on through my life, and the lives of many others who he touched during his brief, but wonderful life!

George "Hal" Parker
Texas Peace Officer

December 20, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for trhe solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Beck. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 10, 2011

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 13, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 6, 2007

You and my dad were friends
Wish I could have mrt you

October 6, 2007

Your life was honored on the website
today. It is 35 years ago this year that
you died giving your life in service to
others. Time has not diminished your sacrifice. Thank you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

February 26, 2006

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 27, 2005

OFFICER BECK YOU DIED THE VERY DAY I WAS BORN... GOD SPEED, SIR.

K.F.T.
DPD